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As Obama's Cuban Trip Wraps Up, Administration Hopes Conversation Will Continue

9:26am March 22, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President Obama concludes his historic visit to Cuba Tuesday, with a televised keynote speech to the Cuban people and — what else — a baseball game. But what Obama administration really hopes is that the trip would lock in a new policy toward Cuba.

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Writer Beenish Ahmed reflects on being a "mostly unwanted ambassador" for the only home she's ever known.

Learning — And Unlearning — To Be An 'Ambassador' For Islam

8:47am March 22, 2016

by Beenish Ahmed

Since she was a little girl, Beenish Ahmed has felt called on to represent all Muslims in an often Islamophobic country. But how?

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Presidential Candidates Make Their Cases Before AIPAC

7:59am March 22, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Members of the pro-Israel group AIPAC heard from nearly all of the remaining presidential candidates at their annual policy conference Monday.

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For Many Young Latino Voters, Issues Trump Political Party

6:44am March 22, 2016

by Nila Venkat

Youth Radio's Nila Venkat examines what could be a key voting bloc in this year's presidential election: young Latinos. Venkat and Amber Ly explain why some young voters identify more with issues.

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Sen. Ted Cruz Heads Into Arizona Primary Backed By House Conservative

6:44am March 22, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert threw his support behind Sen. Ted Cruz last week, calling him a "principled leader." Schweikert is a co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus.

Trump's Stance On Immigration Draws Support From Former Arizona Governor

6:44am March 22, 2016

by David Greene

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has endorsed Donald Trump in Tuesday's primary. During her tenure Brewer made stopping illegal immigration a priority, and she says Trump, understands.

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Donald Trump Speaks At AIPAC Policy Conference

9:46pm March 21, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump spoke at the pro-Israel group's annual conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night. Earlier that day, Democrat Hillary Clinton delivered a speech which criticized Trump.

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Mr. Trump Comes To Washington To Begin GOP Outreach, Promote New Hotel

7:52pm March 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Republican took a detour from the campaign trail on Monday to try to build relationships with GOP officials — while also promoting his latest signature building just blocks from the White House.

Presidential Candidates Address AIPAC Policy Conference

7:32pm March 21, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, John Kasich and Ted Cruz are addressing the pro-Israel group AIPAC's annual policy conference Monday.

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Bernie Sanders Won Democrats Abroad ... But Who Are They?

6:34pm March 21, 2016

by Barbara Sprunt

Bernie Sanders has won the Democrats Abroad Primary, with 69 percent of the vote. But where did all the votes actually come from? NPR answers some Dems Abroad FAQs.